Even the staunchest Padres partisans might have trouble identifying those minor league players.

But you might want to take note of the five.

They are five lesser known players in the Padres system who could be diamonds in the rough.

“Each has plusses when it comes to raw skills,” Padres Vice President of Player Development Randy Smith said recently. “I like them. But only time will tell.”

Here’s a look at five possible Padres of the future:

Franchy Cordero, shortstop (18 years old, 6-3, 175 pounds): The native of the Dominican Republic is hitting .344 with a homer and 10 RBIs in 93 at-bats with the Padres of the Arizona Rookie League. “Here’s a left-handed hitting shortstop with pop in his bat,” said Smith. “He has the tools to be a plus defender.” Although this is his first season in the United States, Cordero could be moved to short-season Single-A Eugene before the end of the season. Remember, shortstop remains a weak position in the Padres system.

Jose Urena, corner outfielder (18, 6-3, 180): Also in his first season in the United States, the native of Obregon, Mexico, leads the ARL in homers (six), triples (four) and slugging percentage (.626), is third in RBIs (21) and is sixth in on-base percentage (.412). He is hitting .303 with six doubles in addition to the four triples and six homers. “Jose has big power,” said Smith. “He has the ability to hit to all fields. Defensively, a plus arm.”

Leonel Campos, right-handed reliever (26, 6-3, 185): Campos is older because he came to baseball late after aspiring to be a soccer player in his youth in Venezuela. He also missed the 2012 season due to “Tommy John” surgery. But he leaped from low Single-A Fort Wayne (2.23 ERA with 63 strikeouts against 19 hits in 36 1/3 innings) to Double-A San Antonio (0.57 ERA with three hits allowed and 18 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings). Campos works his fastball in the 95-98 range and has a plus slider. Has walked 30 in 52 innings this season against 22 hits and 81 strikeouts).

Tommy Medica, catcher-first base (25, 6-1, 190): Once a highly-regarded catcher, Medica’s career almost ended in college due to a devastating shoulder injury. His stock would soar if the arm got back to where he could catch again. “He’s improving on defense,” said Smith. “He has a great swing, the bat is not a problem.” But injuries have plagued Medica, who hit .330 in just 93 games for Single-A Lake Elsinore last season and is hitting .296 with 12 homers in 45 games at San Antonio this year despite missing more than 50 games with a lat strain.

Ramon Madrid, right-handed reliever (22, 6-0, 185): A seventh-round pick in the 2012 draft, Madrid has a hard slider, and a plus changeup off a low 90s fastball. “Good stuff,” Smith said of Madrid who has converted 15 of 18 save chances with Fort Wayne with 45 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings and a 2.47 ERA.

Around the farm:

Triple-A Tucson (55-52): The T-Padres have lost eight of 10 to drop out of first in the Pacific Coast League’s Southern Division. OF Jaff Decker has raised his average to .284.

Double-A San Antonio (60-45): RHP Keyvius Sampson was the Pitcher of the Week in the Texas League last week. Over last three starts, Sampson has allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and three walks with 24 strikeouts in 18 innings (0.47 ERA).

High Single-A Lake Elsinore (46-60): CF Travis Jankowski (.280 with a .351 on-base percentage) stole his 60th base this week. SS Jace Peterson is hitting .292. RHP James Needy from Santana High is 6-4 with a 3.77 ERA.

Low Single-A Fort Wayne (55-47): LHP Chris Nunn has a 7-0 record and a 1.88 ERA in 48 innings over 40 relief appearances.